Question | Answer |
What is a compliance plan? | A compliance plan is a written set of instructions outlining the process for coding and submitting accurate claims, and what to do if mistakes are found. |
What is the definition of a Health Plan under HIPAA? | The definition of "health plan" in HIPAA regulations excludes any policy plan, or program that provides or pays for the cost of excepted benefits. |
What does "Minimum Necessary" mean under HIPAA? | A key provision -- only the minimum necessary protected health information should be shared to satisfy a particular purpose. If information is not required to satisfy a particular purpose, it must be withheld. |
Under HIPAA federal guidelines covered entities are? | a healthcare provider and health plan |
What does PHI stand for? | Protected Health Information |
When does HIPAA provide federal protection for personal health information? | When it is held by a covered entity. |
Is a patient a covered entity? | No. |
What is the most important title under HIPAA covering the position of Medical Coder? | Medical Liability Reform |
Medical Liability Reform falls under? | Title II of HIPAA |
What is Title II of HIPAA known as? | Administration Simplification |
What is Administration Simplification? | It speaks to the increasing use of technology in the healthcare industry and addresses the need for: |
How many parts are there to HIPAA? | Five. |
What does HIPAA mean? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) |
What year was HIPAA enacted? | 1996 |